The particular plant in our backyard has multiple branches near the base and has put up long branches that are unbranched until the inflorescence. Its leaves, bracts, and stems are all covered in short hairs (mostly under 0.4 mm, but some 1 mm long), which gives the plant a rough feel. One authority says that C. scabrella is odoriferous and sticky. Crushed leaves of this plant give off a piney odor, and the plant is sticky. Lower leaves are stemmed; upper leaves are stemless.
Coastalplain goldenaster is currently blooming alongside bike paths and medians in Satellite Beach area. Some have been forced to grow low due to constant mowing.
Following are photos of various parts of the plant.
Coastalplain goldenaster (Chrysopsis scabrella, Asteraceae)